In this second unit of the year students will continue to investigate the thematic topic of identity, focusing specifically on how societal influences such as racism impact the development of an individual’s sense of self. Due to the mature nature of the topics and themes of the book (race, class, identity, exploitation, sex) the teacher should prepare, along with his/her instructional leader, how s/he will address these topics with sensitivity in an academic setting prior to beginning the unit. The novel contains explicit descriptions of sexual encounters and sexual violence including rape and incest. Important Note: This novel is both on the Common Core suggested text list and has been banned in a number of school districts around the country.
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